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Direct Connect
A New App on GetStarted.csiet.org

CSIET is launching a new search feature to getstarted.csiet.org. Direct Connect allows prospective students, schools, and host families to contact individual organizations directly from a specific search based on their needs. 


The main CSIET list and GetStarted pages are the most viewed pages on the CSIET website. In 2011, getstarted.csiet.org had over 50,000 page views with 73% of web traffic generated from absolute unique visitors.

Direct Connect registration will end on January 6th, 2012 and will go live on January 13th, 2012. 


Let's Get Started by looking at a sample scenario below with Direct Connect! 

 
 Sample scenario using Direct Connect
1.User is directed to getstarted.csiet.org 

 


In 2011, www.getstarted.csiet.org had over 50,000 page views.

The main CSIET list and GetStarted pages are the most viewed pages on the CSIET website.

 

 A family in Colorado wants to host a student from Kenya.
2. User enters search criteria
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 Search results display 5 programs that the family can contact directly.
 3. Search results populate results based on the user's specific needs





























Direct Connect is enabled for all these organizations. The user can choose either one specific program or all 5 to send an email for more information.

 
 The family sends these organizations an email for more information.
4. A secure email platform sends a message to the checked organizations.
 
It is that easy! Now the user has a direct link with your program and a conversation has started for a potential placement. Generate more traffic and referrals to your program with CSIET Direct Connect !
 
Additionally, Direct Connect is available for all programs so even if your organization has not purchased weblinks, you can still register for this service.

Connect with more students, host families, and schools now!